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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul (CMH-IST)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus to Istanbul that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:20 pm - 4:35 pmCMH-IST
17h 15m2 stops
8:25 am - 8:53 pmIST-CMH
19h 28m2 stops
$859British Airways
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Tue, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 26
6:16 pm - 7:25 pmCMH-IST
18h 09m2 stops
5:30 pm - 2:42 pmIST-CMH
28h 12m2 stops
$909British Airways
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Thu, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 25
12:46 pm - 4:50 pmCMH-IST
21h 04m1 stop
6:45 am - 1:02 pmIST-CMH
37h 17m2 stops
Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 11
9:44 am - 5:15 pmCMH-IST
24h 31m1 stop
8:50 pm - 5:24 pmIST-CMH
27h 34m2 stops
Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 19
6:13 pm - 12:25 amCMH-IST
23h 12m2 stops
8:30 am - 10:34 pmIST-CMH
21h 04m2 stops
$997American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 5
2:10 pm - 12:05 amCMH-IST
26h 55m2 stops
6:45 am - 6:58 pmIST-CMH
43h 13m3 stops
$1,078
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
3:26 pm - 12:25 amCMH-IST
25h 59m2 stops
8:25 am - 4:57 pmIST-CMH
39h 32m2 stops
$1,183American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jul 23
2:50 pm - 6:50 pmCMH-IST
21h 00m2 stops
2:00 pm - 12:22 pmIST-CMH
29h 22m3 stops
$1,373United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 11
5:59 pm - 3:25 pmCMH-IST
14h 26m1 stop
6:35 am - 4:39 pmIST-CMH
17h 04m1 stop
$1,506Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Oct 5
5:59 pm - 3:25 pmCMH-IST
14h 26m1 stop
2:20 pm - 4:39 pmIST-CMH
33h 19m1 stop
$1,654Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 29

Flights from Columbus to Istanbul - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

The average price of all flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Istanbul Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Columbus to Istanbul Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport is November, where tickets cost $916 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $1,354 and $1,329 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 days before departure.

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June

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$560
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Columbus to Istanbul Airport flights

  • Which airline(s) among those flying from Columbus to Istanbul Airport should I book when flying with kid?

    The airlines highly rated among those traveling with children from Columbus to Istanbul Airport is American Airlines. One of the things parents traveling with their children often appreciate is the airline's priority boarding and deplaning policy. Additionally, American Airlines is well known for its roomy seats throughout all of its cabins.

  • How eco-friendly are flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Since nearly all airlines have appropriate initiatives targeted at minimizing their carbon pollution, you will almost surely fly with an eco-friendly carrier when traveling from Columbus to Istanbul Airport. Due to their purposeful efforts to have all of their aircraft engines be fuel-efficient, Turkish Airlines and American carriers lead the list of environmentally friendly carriers along this route.

  • What are the common layover airports for flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Some of the most popular layover airports for flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport include Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), and Washington D.C. Dulles International Airport (IAD). For instance, United Airlines’ flights have IAD as the layover airport while Turkish Airlines' flights have ORD as the layover airport.

  • Which other cities can I connect to from Istanbul Airport?

    When you book a flight from Columbus to Istanbul Airport, you will have a chance to connect to number of cities in Turkey served by IST. Bursa and Edirne are two of the cities that many visitors landing at Istanbul Airport tend to connect to upon landing. Rental cars prove a flexible means of transport from IST to any of these cities.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Istanbul Airport was $560 for a one-way ticket and $859 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Columbus and Istanbul Airport?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Istanbul Airport from Columbus.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbus and Istanbul Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to Istanbul, Turkish Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Istanbul are Turkish Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,279 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,333 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul Airport from Columbus is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul Airport with an airline and back to Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and IST can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus to Istanbul Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul Airport from Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from CMH to Istanbul Airport

  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) serves as the only departure airport for the majority of flights from Columbus to Istanbul Airport (IST). You can take a bus or a taxi to travel to CMH to catch up with your flight to IST, depending on your schedule and financial constraints.
  • The advantages of booking Turkish Airlines, which uses IST as its hub, are several. One of the most important of these advantages is that you can always count on a flight from Columbus to land at this airport. This is due to Turkish Airlines' frequent daily flights between CMH and IST.
  • Every airline operating flights between Columbus and Istanbul Airport makes one or more stops en route. Due to the low demand for those flights that make two or more stops, they are often less expensive than those that only make one stop.
  • The pet-friendly policies of all the airlines that fly from Columbus to Istanbul Airport, make it simpler for passengers who want to bring their four-legged companions. Among the airlines that fly this route, Turkish Airlines boasts some of the lowest pet-travel costs. As long as your pet weighs no more than 17 lbs., you are permitted to fly with United Airlines.
  • By taking advantage of United Airlines' economy to first class upgrade offer, you may fly first class from Columbus to Istanbul Airport for less money. Several airlines participate in this offer by allowing passengers who have reserved economy to upgrade to first class by paying a small additional cost for their ticket.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

10.0 ExcellentBranton, May 2024AVL - ATL
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It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Food was terrible Not many options Stewards dont care Delay

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

The most horrific experience we had with the airline that we had in our life Everything was substandard at best. For just one hot tea they charged 4 euros We paid for Lufthansa months in advance ,to get there they didn’t have us in record and after 4 and a half hours layover we almost we got one seat at the first row and one in the back of the plane On top of that our suitcase was seriously damaged and it’s unusable. Here we are halfway around the world in foreign language having to fix this on our vacation time Would you kindly and quickly resolve this matter

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

Seats were not the most comfortable and food options weren’t great but overall but everything else was excellent

Check-in very easy and smooth. Plane and crew were nice. Seat open next to me created more space. Food was fair but plentiful. Lots of movies and I was able to sleep some on the way to Munich. Very tight connection, about an hour. Fast through passport control and a bit of a walk to last G terminal gate but I made my connection to Palma. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it. It is now almost 24 hours since I anded and still NO luggage. I know it landed last night on another flight. Local delivery should be today to my hotel in Palma but nothing yet. I asked about the tight connection when I checked in and was assured they would get my luggage to the connecting flight. Very disappointing it missed my flight but more disappointing that it has taken so long to arrive. Failure on the airlines and service to get my luggage to date.

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible. Missed my flight to final destination because of delayed British Airways flight. Had to spend 12 hours in airport and $1500 for new plane tickets

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Columbus to Istanbul found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/22Thu
2 stops
27h 44mCMH-IST
$560
8/22Thu
3 stops
33h 25mCMH-IST
$584
8/22Thu
1 stopTurkish Airlines
23h 25mCMH-IST
$1,088

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Columbus to Istanbul that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
24h 55mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 54mIST-CMH
$1,359
5/7Tue
multi-stop
33h 55mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stop
35h 06mIST-CMH
$1,463
5/7Tue
multi-stop
39h 45mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stop
27h 26mIST-CMH
$1,864
5/7Tue
multi-stop
39h 45mCMH-IST
7/30Tue
multi-stop
19h 10mIST-CMH
$1,960
5/7Tue
multi-stop
22h 20mCMH-IST
7/31Wed
multi-stop
22h 23mIST-CMH
$2,303
5/7Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 45mCMH-IST
7/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
30h 34mIST-CMH
$2,693
5/7Tue
multi-stopEmirates
56h 05mCMH-IST
7/30Tue
multi-stopEmirates
28h 49mIST-CMH
$3,152

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Columbus - Istanbul Airport Flights

Departure:

Columbus (CMH)United States

Destination:

Istanbul Airport (IST)Türkiye

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Istanbul Airport - Columbus

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